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knowledge sector to foster innovation, creativity and advancement in the realm of knowledge
transfer and development globally.

Furthermore, DIPW organized a remarkable session titled ‘Writing for Children: Unlocking

Doors to New Worlds and Potential Dreams’ during the second day of ADIBF. The session
featured Dr. Wafaa Al Mezghani, a creative writing trainer, Rai Abdulal, author of children’s

stories and science fiction, and author Maithaa Al Mazrouei. The session was moderated by
writer Hoda Harkous. The day also witnessed the launch of the ‘Workshop on Creating

Illustrations for Children’s Stories’ featuring renowned writer and artist Fatima Al-Amiri.

In line with the ‘Knowledge Lounge’ project, the pavilion conducted a discussion session, which

featured Mustafa Saeed, the recipient of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for Manuscript Editing.
Furthermore, Amani Abahra, a well-known creative content creator, conducted a workshop

titled ‘Creating Content for Social Media Platforms.’

The day also witnessed a discussion session titled ‘The UAE’s Government Development
Model,’ which was organized by the Publishing and Distribution Department. The session which

featured Dr. Abdulla Al Darmaki and Mr. Abdel Samad Al Maeeni, underscored the UAE’s
experience in developing government services and embracing innovation as a key driver of

government operations.

The MBRF concludes its second-day events at ADIBF with an engaging panel discussion titled
‘Arabic Language Computing and the Future of Machine Translation to and from Arabic.’ The
session featured Osama Muneer Ibrahim and Mohammed Al-Ali, who highlighted the current

status of machine translation to and from Arabic and assessed the possibilities for further
development.

In line with a wide range of knowledge-focused events and activities it initiated, the MBRF will

be hosting a group of prominent personalities in the fields of knowledge and the arts during
ADIBF. The event which commenced on 29 April 2024 will run until May 5, 2024.

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